20May

Cabinet approves $885M to purchase solar systems for 21 Indigenous villages

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Prime Minister Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips addressing the National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference (Photo: OPM/ May 20, 2025) Prime Minister Mark Phillips on Tuesday announced the Cabinet’s recent approval of $885 million to provide solar systems with battery storage to 21 Amerindian communities across the country. “Toshaos, these 21 solar PV with batteries will benefit 12,703 of the villages’ populations,” the Prime Minister revealed during day two of the annual National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference in Georgetown. Some villages that…

20May

Prime Minister Phillips announces $885m solar energy investment for Amerindian villages at NTC Conference

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Georgetown, May 20, 2025 – Prime Minister, Brigadier (Ret’d) Mark Phillips on Tuesday, announced that Cabinet has approved an $885 million investment for the retrofitting of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in 21 Amerindian villages across Regions 1, 2, 4, 7, and 9. The investment is expected to benefit approximately 12,7000 residents and it forms part of the Government’s broader strategy to expand access to clean and reliable energy in remote communities. Prime Minister Phillips made this disclosure on the second day…

19May

National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2025 commences – GEA participates in event’s exhibition

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The National Toshaos Council (NTC) Conference 2025 was officially launched today under the theme, “Robust Governance for Sustainable Village Development.” The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) is participating in the event’s exhibition at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre (ACCC), which takes place until Friday, March 23. The Government of Guyana, through the GEA, is steadily expanding sustainable energy projects across the country that are focused on providing affordable, reliable, and stable energy supply for the benefit of all, particularly in Hinterland…

09May

Safety precautions for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking gas cylinders

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Georgetown, May 09, 2025 – Cooking gas is a modern, clean, and efficient energy source that is commonly used in households. A lack of awareness regarding its safe use can be hazardous and lead to leaks, explosions, fires, poisoning, and in extreme cases, fatalities. The following guidelines outline safety practices for the transportation, handling, storage, installation, and use of cooking gas or LPG cylinders in households. These practices help to minimise the risks associated with the mishandling or misuse of…

27Apr

GEA participates in annual Occupational Safety and Health Walk

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GEA joins OPM for annual Safety and Health Walk   The GEA joined the Office of the Prime Minister – Guyana (OPM) contingent this morning to participate in the annual Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Walk 2025. The event, organised by the Ministry of Labour in observance of OSH Day on April 28, saw the participation of scores of patrons representing various organizations and institutions from across different local sectors. This year’s global theme, ‘Revolutionizing Health and Safety: the role…

25Apr

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) – NOTIFICATION OF EXTENSION OF BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE – DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A 0.5 MW WIND POWER PLANT FOR LEGUAN, REGION 3

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The Guyana Energy Agency (GEA) hereby notifies bidders of an extension of the bid submission deadline for the following project: Subject of Procurement Design, Supply, Installation and Commissioning of a 0.5 MW Wind Power Plant for Leguan, Region 3 Original Submission Deadline April 29, 2025 Revised Submission Deadline May 13, 2025 Revised Public Opening date and time May 13, 2025, at 9:00 hrs. All other terms and conditions of the bidding documents remain unchanged. Please refer to https://gea.gov.gy/2025/03/26/invitation-for-bids-ifb-design-supply-installation-and-commissioning-of-a-0-5-mw-wind-power-plant-for-leguan-region-3/ for a…

22Apr

World Earth Day 2025 Message from the GEA

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Happy Earth Day from the GEA team! 🌎🌳🇬🇾 Today serves as a reminder that we must unite to protect and preserve Earth and its natural resources for future generations. Every choice we make, whether it’s adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle, transitioning to renewable energy, conserving energy, planting trees, reducing waste, or using electric vehicle (EVs) and other sustainable modes of transportation, brings us closer to building a greener, low-carbon future for all.   Every sustainable action counts in protecting the planet we…